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Crawfords reports strong results

Global loss adjuster Crawford & Company has reported a net income of $US7.9 million ($9.1 million) for the second quarter of this year. The result is up $US6.1 million ($7 million) on the same quarter last year.

International earnings increased 28% to $US113.4 million ($130 million).

Operating earnings more than doubled from $US4.6 million ($5 million) in the second quarter of last year to $US10.4 million ($12 million).

US property and casualty revenue increased 7.2% from $US47 million ($54 million) in last year’s second quarter to $US51.2 million ($58.5 million).

The company attributes its improved margins to its strong cost management and technological improvements.

“Our operating result reflects the strongest second-quarter performance since 2001,” Crawfords CEO Jeffrey Bowman said.